Chef Mayank Istwal is the Corporate Executive Chef at Houston’s Michelin-starred Musaafer and recognized by Conde Nast Traveler as one of the top 13 chefs bringing Indian Cuisine to the world. With a blend of expertise, passion, and encyclopedic knowledge of spices, ingredients, and textures, Chef Mayank offers a neoteric Indian dining experience. Situated within Musaafer (meaning “The Traveller”), nestled in Houston’s luxurious Galleria at Westheimer and Sage, guests can expect a stunning and expertly curated setting to savor his culinary creations. In September of 2025, Musaafer opened their second location at 133 Duane Street in the Hope Building in TriBeCa New York.